Pest Control in Memphis, TN

Memphis is hot in summer and mild in winter. July highs average about 92 degrees, and January lows average about 33. The area receives about 55 inches of precipitation in a typical year, along with about 3 inches of snow, and April is the wettest month at roughly 5.9 inches. These figures are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station, so treat them as a guide, not a forecast.

That April rainfall matters. Wet soil and full gutters in spring set the stage for mosquitoes, and damp mulch beside the foundation attracts termites and carpenter ants. Heavy rain also pushes cockroaches up out of drains and crawl spaces and into kitchens and bathrooms. Grading that carries water away from the house, gutters that drain freely and mulch kept a few inches back from siding all lower the pressure.

Heat brings a different set of problems. When the hottest weeks arrive, fleas thrive in shaded yards where pets rest, wasps build nests under eaves and deck rails, and ants trail toward air-conditioned kitchens. In the cooler months, mice look for gaps around pipes, garage doors and roof vents. Checking in during early spring, midsummer and late fall covers most of what Memphis weather throws at a home.